Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker shocked fans by denying the extra-time winner against West Brom two years ago and named Miguel Almiron’s save against Newcastle as his best Premier League moment. Alisson has been outstanding in the goalscoring department since joining Liverpool in 2018, solving a long-standing problem for the team. With his impressive clean sheet and many memorable contributions, his impact on Liverpool’s success cannot be understated.
In an interview as part of our Ultimates series, Alisson displayed a tournament tree diagram showing eight memorable moments from his Premier League career. The first came when he denied Almiron during Liverpool’s dramatic win at St James’ Park earlier this year. The season and his team against Norwich City on the opening day of the 2021/2022 season. Alisson made a save against Almiron and explained: “Keepers have to target every ball, not just look at the ball going into the net. You always have to work hard because that’s what I did in this game. Then do it.’ To be honest. It was a tough save and it looks good. “It always feels good and he helped the team get the three points at the end. Both saves are good, good, but the save against Newcastle is the only one.
Alisson will also have to choose between a fingertip save to deny Dele Alli’s goal in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham in 2021/22 and a short stop to deny Samuel Edozier in the 3-1 win at Southampton at Anfield. June. He made one save against Ali, highlighting his importance in the game itself. The Brazilian goalkeeper was once again faced with a difficult decision as he had to choose between two Premier League assists for Mohamed Salah. There was an assist against Manchester United in the 2019/20 Championship season and an assist in a 1-0 win over Manchester City last season.
Alisson cited his contribution against United as his favorite moment.Recent highlights include Alisson’s on-pitch hug with Jurgen Klopp after Divock Origi’s 96th-minute winner against Everton in 2018/19 and his last-minute header at the Hawthorns that helped secure Champions League qualification for 2020. This it’s included. /2019. June 21 Alisson chose the goal against West Brom because it had special meaning for him due to the recent death of his father.
Those four decisions left Alisson to choose between his save against Almiron and the final, which came in an extra-time win against West Brom. Alisson, who realized he couldn’t score as a goalkeeper, jokingly called Almiron’s save his “last Premier League moment”. A goal, said Alisson. – I have to reach another goal in a few years!
